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- 3535 College Road, Suite 101
- Fairbanks, Alaska 99709
Business Manager
The Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S., Inc. (ARCUS) is a nonprofit consortium of universities and research institutions concerned with Arctic research and education. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining the business and administrative systems of ARCUS and reports to the Executive Director. The position is located in Fairbanks, Alaska.
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Detailed Job Description
Applications must be received by: 5:00 pm Monday, November 24, 2008.
Assistant Web Developer
The Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S. (ARCUS) seeks a motivated and reliable assistant web developer to provide general web support for a progressive and evolving non-profit organization.
Submit cover letter, resume, and ARCUS employment application to:
This position is open until filled.
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Executive Director
The Board of Directors seeks an innovative Executive Director for the opportunity of leading ARCUS, a nonprofit consortium that represents and serves the broad arctic research community. The Executive Director works collaboratively with the organization’s board, staff, member institutions, and organizations around the world to further develop ARCUS’ leadership in science planning, education, information, and outreach.
ARCUS is funded through cooperative agreements, contracts, and grants with federal agencies and other entities, as well as member dues. ARCUS, with nearly 50 member institutions, currently has a highly skilled staff of 18 and an annual budget of approximately $2M. Activities of ARCUS include: identifying and responding to emerging arctic science issues, facilitating science initiatives, convening and implementing meetings and conferences, and developing reports with recommendations for arctic science efforts. ARCUS also manages arctic science education activities and provides information infrastructure and outreach.
The successful candidate will bring the vision and skills necessary to lead this energetic organization. More information about ARCUS is available throughout the ARCUS website.
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The position is located in Fairbanks, Alaska and requires extensive national and international travel. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairbanks,_Alaska for information about Fairbanks.
Compensation Package: Highly competitive with positions of comparable responsibility.
Review of applications will begin Tuesday, 30 September 2008.
Send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a list of three references with contact information in electronic format (preferred) to: Executive Director Search Committee c/o Helen Wiggins, Director of Programs, helen@arcus.org. Hard copy format may be sent to: ARCUS, 3535 College Road, Suite 101, Fairbanks, Alaska 99709-3710.